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4 Products Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness Swears By For Flawless, Shiny Hair
Tell me your secrets!
There's no denying that Jonathan Van Ness is the effervescent and OTT personality of Queer Eye's Fab Five, but when it comes to haircare, he doesn't mess around. He not only gives amazing tips to the people he transforms on the show, but he also takes own advice when it comes to maintaining his signature shoulder-length shiny, straight hair. In an interview with The Cut, he shared his beauty secrets, so you can get his gorgeous locks too.
A silk pillowcase
Alaska Bear, amazon.co.uk
£19.99
Jonathan says silk pillowcases help keep his hair shiny. How? Celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin explains:
'Cotton absorbs moisture, while silk retains it, so when you lie on a silk or satin pillowcase, the oils from your strands are maintained rather than soaked up, leaving your hair nourished rather than dry. This is especially beneficial for hair types that are prone to frizz, such as coarse hair types or girls who have wiry curls.' Who knew simply swapping your pillowcases from cotton to silk could be such a huge help in the hair department? Jonathan, that's who.
Shu Uemura Wonder Worker Air Dry/Blow Dry Primer
amazon.co.uk
£21.28
He also loves this spray, which you can use in one of two ways. Try it as a primer before blowdrying to retain moisture, or do as Jonathan does and use it as a leave-in while air drying to enhance texture. The formula contains Moringa flower extract, a plant native to the Himalayas that has the benefits of added moisture and ultimate shine.
Aveda Brilliant Spray On Shine
lookfantastic.com
£17.85
While Jonathan says he doesn't use a lot of shine sprays, he does recommend this floral-scented one from Aveda, which has hints of jasmine, rose, and clove. After styling your hair — or air drying, if you prefer to stay away from hot tools — mist it with the product to tame flyaways and add a finishing shine. Run a comb or your fingers through your hair to distribute the product evenly, and you're good to go.
Kevin Murphy Shimmer Shine
cultbeauty.co.uk
£22
Another product Jonathan is a fan of is the Kevin Murphy Shimmer Shine mist. The paraben-free formula doesn't leave any greasy residue, and, as the name suggests, leaves a gorgeous, subtle shimmer on your hair. In addition to the sparkly flecks, this shine spray contains essential oils and vitamins, such as vitamin C and bamboo extract, that work to treat damaged, dull locks and restore shine.
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